The Voice of the Reform Movement
The Union for Reform Judaism represents a vibrant network of nearly 850 Reform synagogues across North America, which foster serious Jewish learning, sacred community, and prophetic justice. As the central address for this congregational network, the URJ speaks on behalf of the entire Reform Movement on a wide range of topics ranging from Jewish observance and ritual, community relations, social justice and much more.
Through our public relations efforts, the URJ expands the reach of our member congregations via the URJ’s trusted leaders, who are quoted frequently in the Jewish and mainstream press and serve to elevate the Reform Movement's values of diversity, inclusion, modernity. Follow the URJ and Reform Movement leaders on social media.
If you would like information about a press release issued before 2001, or any other communications related information, contact the press room. You may also be interested in press releases from the Religious Action Center.
Reform Jewish Leader Calls on Congress to Pass Pay Equity Bills
Saperstein: "Both of these bills are essential in helping ensure women receive fair pay in the workplace."
Activist Helen Suzman Remembered as a "Consistent and Unswerving Opponent of Apartheid"
Saperstein: "Serving as a consistent and unswerving opponent of apartheid, she was one of the few white activists and the most visible Jewish voice speaking out against South Africas racist rule"
Jewish Leader Appeals to Bush to Commute Jonathan Pollard's Sentence to Time Served
Saperstein: “Mr. Pollard’s sentence is grossly disproportionate to sentences that others have received for comparable espionage offenses.”
China's Decision to Revoke Olympian and Activist's Visa Disappointing
Saperstein: “As much as we hoped that the Olympics would be a time of increased openness, China’s decision to revoke Olympian and activist Joey Cheek’s visa demonstrates anew its lack of respect for human rights and democratic dissent.